Water Smart Broward

Water Smart Broward is a county-wide drowning prevention initiative to create a water safety culture within each local community to protect children from drowning fatalities, disabilities and injuries.

GOAL:

Reduce fatal and nonfatal drowning among the most vulnerable population, children ages 1 to 4.

STRATEGY:

Provide education related to the four components of the Drowning Prevention Chain:

Broward County Drowning Prevention Task Force

Purpose: A community coalition to create, coordinate and monitor strategic prevention interventions throughout Broward County.

Mission: To protect children from drowning fatalities and aquatic related disabilities and injuries by promoting safer behaviors and strategic community-wide education within Broward County.

Vision: To achieve and sustain a zero drowning rate among children in Broward County.